After an 18-year abstinence from piano, I returned to it earlier this year.

I've been studying this piece for the past two months, so do not expect to be dazzled. I am perfectly aware of the fact that it should be played really fast (Presto), as well as with the use of pedal throughout.

Sadly, my current piano instructor refused to give me some directions regarding expression and embellishments. He insists that at this stage I should limit myself to studying it plain, nude and dry with the use of a metronome.

Although I disagree with this view, I took it on board, and studied it with a metronom too. However, I have found that I cannot deprive myself from the joy of an expressive performance for too long. This is my first, and definitely not final attempt at presenting my work on this piece so far to people on YouTube and elsewhere.

If you could please let me know how I could best use the pedal, that would be great and much appreciated!

As usual -- enjoy (or not)!

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